K-12 EDUCATION Wisconsin DPI wants to know what skills students need after graduation TEAGAN KING May 27, 2026 May 27, 2026 Updated May 28, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Top stories for May 26, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal kAm%96 (:D4@?D:? s6A2CE>6?E @7 !F3=:4 x?DECF4E:@? :D =2F?49:?8 2? :?:E:2E:G6 E@ 36EE6C EC24< E96 D<:==D DEF56?ED ?665 7@C DF446DD 27E6C D49@@=[ 32D65 @? 7665324< 7C@> DEF56?ED[ 72>:=:6D[ 6>A=@J6CD[ E62496CD 2?5 @E96CD]k^AmkAm“xE’D C62==J >62?E E@ 7@4FD @? 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The Madison School District sets GPA tiebreakers for guaranteed UW admission In Madison, hundreds of students are graduating with GPA ties, causing ties when the district is considering who is eligible for the Wisconsin…
Conservative group, lawmakers allege DPI broke open records laws during conference on testing standards The complaint alleges the Department of Public Instruction should have publicly noticed its meetings and moved into closed session if needed.
